Jul 14

Southern Rock Meets Metal: Blackberry Smoke and Jason Newsted

Blackberry Smoke’s Charlie Starr and former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted join us in the Nashville Now cabin for one of the most unexpected episodes of the podcast yet. We learn the origins of Charlie and Jason’s friendship, how Amanda Shires helped connect them, and why they’r ... Show More

1h 9m

Jul 8

The War and Treaty Are Done with Playing the Game

The War and Treaty are done doing it Nashville’s way. In a bold new interview with Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast, the husband-and-wife duo of Michael and Tanya Trotter open up about playing the mainstream country game — and why they would advise other artists against it. ... Show More

1h 12m

Jul 3

BONUS: Low Cut Connie’s All-Inclusive American Protest Music

Low Cut Connie’s Adam Weiner is making protest music that unites not divides America. On a special Fourth of July weekend episode of Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast, Weiner talks about what went into his band’s new album, Livin’ in the USA. It’s an empowering conversation a ... Show More

1h 4m

Dec 2022

2022: The Songs of the Year

Let’s talk about tracks by Ice Spice, Cardi B, Ethel Cain and many more of the 70 picks on our critics’ lists. Guests: Jon Pareles and Lindsay Zoladz. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app he ... Show More

50m 37s

Aug 2019

Episode 1: Songs 70 to 61

Bobby and Brian Erickson, co-host of “The Great Albums” podcast, tackle songs No. 70 to 61 on the list, including “Blinded by the Light,” “Devils & Dust,” and “Secret Garden.” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap ... Show More

43m 18s

Dec 2023

Chatting About the Best Songs of 2023

The most impactful tracks of the year come from different genres and generations — and not all of them are traditional songs. Guests: Jon Pareles and Lindsay Zoladz. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite ... Show More

1 h

Nov 2023

Debating the Best Songs of 2023, Part One

Puja Patel, Jeremy D. Larson, and Ryan Dombal take sides and debate which songs by Ice Spice, 100 gecs, billy woods, Zach Bryan, and TisaKorean deserve a spot on our upcoming year-end list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

37m 8s

Mar 2017

Zayn, Kendrick Lamar, Local Natives & Mount Eerie: New Songs

On this week's Must-Hear Music podcast, Billboard staffers discuss Zayn's "Still Got Time" ft. PartyNextDoor, Kendrick Lamar's "The Heart Part 4," Local Natives "I Saw You Close Your Eyes" and Mount Eerie's "Real Death." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ... Show More

27m 28s

Best Songs of the 21st Century (Pt. 1, f...